Bishop Alexy performed a prayer service with the reading of an akathist to the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the church in the village of Bagaryaktranslated

Metropolitan Alexy of Chelyabinsk and Miass performed a prayer service with the reading of an akathist to the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord in the village of Bagaryak, Kasli district. The ruling bishop was co-served by the dean of the Snezhinsky deanery, Priest John Grygorash, the dean of the Kasli deanery, Priest Valery Borisenko and other clergy. The hymns were performed by the Bishop's Choir under the direction of regent Marina Goman. A stone church with a 45-meter bell tower was built on the high bank of the river in 1820. It was closed in 1931. The church is classified as a cultural heritage site of regional significance and is in the process of restoration. “We believe and hope that this church will be restored. The most important thing when we restore and build a church is prayer. Because it is not we who build the church, but God who builds the church. And if we want to take part in this, but we have neither the physical strength nor the material capabilities, we can still pray! And we can improve our lives.

And when people on whom something depends in our lives see that this shrine is in demand, they will come and help. Don’t forget prayers, don’t forget that we must live like Christians and trust in God’s help and mercy,” said...